As Receiver General for Canada, the Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada is responsible for the following services to Canadian citizens and businesses:
Making payments for the Government of Canada
In fiscal year 2002/2003, the Receiver General issued approximately 226 million federal payments, about 66 percent by direct deposit.
Accepting payments to the Government of Canada
The Receiver General manages arrangements with financial institutions (banks, credit unions, trust companies, caisses populaires) to accept and process payments to the federal government.
Preparing the Public Accounts of Canada
The Public Accounts include the annual audited financial statements of the Government of Canada.
Making payments for the Government of Canada
In fiscal year 2002/2003, the Receiver General issued approximately 226 million federal payments, about 66 percent by direct deposit.
Accepting payments to the Government of Canada
The Receiver General manages arrangements with financial institutions (banks, credit unions, trust companies, caisses populaires) to accept and process payments to the federal government.
Preparing the Public Accounts of Canada
The Public Accounts include the annual audited financial statements of the Government of Canada.